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Female-Led PE, VC Firm Quantities Grow But Underrepresentation, Challenges Remain: Women’s History Month

Despite a rise in female-led firms within private equity and venture capital last year, women remain significantly underrepresented in the space and Women’s History Month offers even more reason to celebrate their successes while additionally providing access to talented, under-the-radar females in today’s challenged market.

03.28.24
Passive Equity
Rocky Mountain Program Approves Passive Equity Search

The search is being conducted to diversify the program’s investment lineup.

03.28.24
Industry News
Grafine Partners Raises $600M For Inaugural Fund

The fund invests in new firms led by experienced private equity investors.

03.28.24
Alternatives
West Coast Pension Commits To Trend Following Strategy

The plan also received a private credit pacing plan at its meeting yesterday.

03.28.24
Private Equity
New England Pension Adds Private Markets Commitments

The retirement system made commitments to one firm for private equity and private debt.

03.28.24
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Mid-Atlantic Retirement Plans Seeking Investment Advisor

The plans are seeking a firm to provide a full range of investment advisory services.

03.28.24
People Moves
Western Foundation Names Next President As CEO Plans To Retire

The foundation has hired its next president and ceo as its current head is set to retire this summer after nearly 22 years in the position.

03.28.24
Credit/Private Debt
Six Foundation Among Investors Of Private Credit Fund Targeting U.S. Farmers

Six foundations were among 16 early investors to commit to a Western investment manager’s second private credit fund, which aims to provide U.S. farmers with tailored loans.

03.28.24
Surveys/Studies
Cultural Institutions Prioritizing Higher Returns Are Looking Toward Private Assets, Outsourced Models: Study

Cultural institutions are looking to prioritize improved returns in the future as the largest institutions have outperformed their smaller counterparts due to their private investment allocations, according to a new study.

03.28.24
People Moves
Northeast University Searching For Investment Ops Director

The university is searching for a director of investment operations to execute the day-to-day operational activities of its investment team.

03.28.24